Opening Day 2021 delivered a rare gem in Detroit today. Tigers pitcher Casey Mize threw a no-hitter against the White Sox, winning 3-0. The 23-year-old struck out 7, walked 2, and danced through 112 pitches. Comerica Park’s 10,000 fans—COVID-limited—lost their minds as Tim Anderson popped out to end it. Baseball’s back, and Mize made it unforgettable.
The kid mixed a filthy splitter with a 98-mph fastball—Chicago had no shot. Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera doubled in two runs for breathing room. White Sox starter Lucas Giolito tipped his cap post-game—classy move. Mize’s the youngest Tiger to toss a no-no since 1984. Day one set a wild tone for the season.
It wasn’t perfect—two walks and a hit-by-pitch kept it tense. Chicago’s defense bobbled twice but couldn’t crack the shutout. Critics say early-season bats are rusty—no-hitters don’t count yet. Tell that to the roaring crowd. Mize’s ERA’s 0.00; good luck topping that.
He’s a 2018 top pick, now a Detroit hero. Next start’s Cleveland—can he keep the magic? Baseball loves a fairy tale; this one’s got legs. April’s just begun—Mize owns it. No-hit history kicked 2021 off right.
